slam

Example Sentences

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These cases are not a slam dunk for the plaintiffs or defendants on appeal; with so much money at stake, the upcoming battle will be brutal for both.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Gains in prices for aluminum, natural gas and other commodities hold the potential to slam the Asian and European economies that drive much of global trade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Rancho Christian 13, Hillcrest 0: Jake Brande retired all 15 batters and had seven strikeouts while Sean Downs hit a grand slam in the five-inning win.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

He is also less than a month away from the defence of the Masters title he won at Augusta last year to complete the career grand slam.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

I slam my hand on the ramp’s retraction button—nothing.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera